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German Military Folding Shovel

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- SKU: SHOVEL

Getting caught with your pants down is never fun – literally or figuratively. Obviously, the embarrassment that comes with an uninvited view of your unmentionables is second to none. Less obvious, however, are the extreme inconveniences that can occur when you are caught off-guard and find yourself unprepared for an emergency situation.

If you live in the Mid-Atlantic region like we do, then you probably remember the time when we were all caught with our pants down and hit with two different blizzards in February 2010, each of which left us all crippled and crying for our mommas. If you remember those blizzards, then surely you remember your helpless car being stuck in the driveway for days, which you eventually dug out for a trip to the grocery store only to have it get stuck in their ice-covered parking lots. Keepshooting.com could have helped.

We are always looking to outfit our customers with the equipment they need to survive emergency situations. Take our German military folding shovel for example. One part German military surplus, one part solid steel shovel, one part icepick and all parts awesome, the German military folding shovel is one of our best-selling items for a reason.

The compact German military folding shovel is now available for just $24.95.

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The German military folding shovel is actually what the military refers to as an entrenching tool. Entrenching tools are known to have existed as early as Julius Caesar and the Roman Legion and were prevalent throughout the Napoleonic Wars, where siege operations were commonplace. During World War I, entrenching tools began to take on their more modern design as trench warfare rose to prominence.

Today, entrenching tools are produced with much more sophisticated designs as compared to their predecessors. Many components have been modified including the handles and folding design. Several have been fitted with picks or bayonets and are often used as weapons. Many units are even trained in combat with their entrenching tool.

As noted, each German military folding shovel offered by Keepshooting.com is an authentic piece of German military surplus. They were originally designed for and used by members of the German Bundeswehr, the unified armed forces of Germany, which consists of an army, navy, air force, joint support services and central medical services. Each shovel remains in very good, serviceable condition but will show signs of usage as they were previously issued. Throw on a fresh coat of paint, however, and they will look nearly as good as they day they were produced.

Featuring a solid steel construction that is mounted on a sturdy wooden handle, the German military folding shovel is built to last. As one of the more practical items sold in the web store, the shovel, which measures approximately 17 inches when folded and 24 inches when fully extended, is capable of being locked into three different positions via a spring lock: 0 degrees, 90 degrees and 180 degrees. It also features a folding pick that can be employed for a variety of breeching operations.

The benefits of purchasing the German military folding shovel are more than obvious. Its compact size makes it a must-have item for any survival or winter weather preparedness kit. You might also consider the shovel for:

- Collections

- Reenactments

- Camping

- Gardening

- Much more…

Grab your German military folding shovel today for just $24.95.

Construction Steel
Condition Surplus Used